Fete Day

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Fete Day – Countdown!
On this page you will find:
- Checklists for:
- Quickfind guide to source all the suppliers you need
What is ‘Fete in a Box’?
Our ‘Fete in a Box’ Countdown is the predecessor to our book: The Practical Fete Handbook for Fundraising Event Organisers! The book contains all of the information in this article and so much more – consolidated in an easy-to-read format, including the bonus: 99 Fete Stall Ideas! You can buy the book in printed form or as an eBook here.
Fete Day! It’s time for:
☐ Convenor
- Try to get there early to make sure bread delivered etc and also for final check
- Hand out all Coordinator ID Badges
- Food Vouchers to volunteers?
- Check each stall throughout the day and make sure all is running smoothly. Trouble-shoot as necessary.
- Make sure MC has a copy of the Running Sheet and also list of sponsors you want mentioned.
- Little things that always come in handy:
- Sticky tape
- Scissors
- Zip Ties
- Marker pens
- Pins
- String
- Ask all convenors to clean up their areas and stack tables chairs etc in centre of the oval. Pack Up crew collect.
- Reward volunteers with BBQ’d leftover meat and drinks.
- Make sure all security and gates locked at end of the day.
- Ensure the treasurer available with the cheque book for those that require payment on the day. Keep invoices.
☐ Logistics
- All vehicles must be off the oval, one hour before commencement!!
- Advise the electrician as to where power is required.
- Make sure all areas in the school are locked and toilets are open.
- 2 sets of master keys should be available. One left with a food store (BBQ?)
- Distribute walkie talkies to necessary people. Check spare batteries charged.
- All participants (rides, entertainers, St Johns etc) should be greeted as they arrive and instructed where to set up.
☐ Stalls
- Stall Co-ordinators should arrive 3-4 hours before commencement.
- Cover all trestle tables
- Start the BBQ early, and get the smell out there to the local community!
- Stalls should not start selling until the fete is officially opened by the Principal.
☐ Treasurer
- The float may go to 2nd hand store early but other stalls to receive floats one hour prior to opening
☐ End of Fete
- Ask all convenors to clean up their areas and stack tables chairs etc in centre of oval. Pack Up crew collect.
- Reward volunteers with BBQ’d leftover meat and drinks
- Make sure all security and gates locked at end of day.
- Ensure the treasurer available with the cheque book for those that require payment on the day. Keep invoices.
Quickfind Guide:
Activities, Face Painters and Entertainment
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Amusement Rides and Jumping Castles
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Animals & Pony Rides
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Bulk Suppliers
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Fireworks
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First Aid, ATMs & Services
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Food, Drink & Fun Foods
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Glow Sticks / LED
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Showbags, Novelties & Prizes
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Stall Supplies & Stallholders
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Originally published 9 October, 2018
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